How to: Line your eyes

Hi everyone,


I didn't post anything yesterday to allow everyone to read my post on the bedroom rennovations.  This means that I'll be posting on saturday to make up for the lack of a post.  So keep your eyes peeled.

1 PICK YOUR PENCIL

For day, mechanical pencils (like Clinique Quickliner, £11) or classic wood pencils (like Avon Ultra Luxury Eye Liner, £5) are drier than cream or kohl formulas, so they're less likely to run or fade. (If the tip tugs on your skin, roll it between your fingers to soften it.)

Don't be afraid of colorful pencils: In deep shades like forest green, navy, and plum, they give a playful look. Try Estée Lauder Double Wear Eye Pencil in Black Plum, £14.40.

After dark, get your smolder on with a soft, smudgeable pencil—look for anything labeled creamy or kohl, such as L'Oréal Paris Le Kohl Pencil in Carbon Black, £7.50.

2 DRAW IT ON RIGHT

Does your liner look like it was scribbled on by a toddler? Try this foolproof method:

Steady the elbow of your drawing arm on a counter.

Tilt your chin up so you can see your entire lid. Use your other hand to pull the skin taut at the outer corner.

Place the pencil tip at your innermost lash and draw outward along the lashes in short flicks.

Halfway through the line, angle the pencil to draw with the side of it, which creates a thicker line. A line that's all one width can make eyes look smaller.

Look straight ahead as you finish the line, extending it a smidge past the outer corner. Everyone can get a lift from a slight uptick. Fill in any gaps, then add a superfine line along the outer third of your bottom lashes.

 

 

 

 

3 LINE YOUR INNTER RIMS

This move creates major sex appeal for a night out. To keep it from fading before your first sip of wine, use a waterproof pencil and sharpen it to a fresh, germ-free point. Caveat: If you have small eyes, dark colors here will make them look even smaller, so instead, try a beige pencil like Three Custom Color Light Clarifier Eye Pencil, £13.50. It creates a wide-eyed effect.

4 LINE YOUR INNTER RIMS

I get why cream and liquid eyeliners are intimidating: They set fast, so it's hard to fix mistakes, and they require (gulp) a brush. But, they deliver deeper, longer-lasting color than pencils, and they're perfect for making a graphic, Sophia Loren—esque sweep. Cream liners like Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in navy blue, £20, go on with a thin brush (try Smashbox Arched Liner Brush, £12.04) and create precise or smoky (if you smudge it) looks. Liquid liners, such as CoverGirl Line Exact, £5, make crisp lines, dry instantly, and don't budge. For either formula, first line your eyes with pencil, then trace over the lines.

5 WHOOPS !

If you make a mistake, dip the corner of a wedge makeup sponge into a dot of moisturizer and dab it along the wonky spot. This works better than eye-makeup remover, which can run and ruin the rest of your liner.

And last of all enjoy playing around with liners!  It is fun to create different looks, whether it be sultry, sexy or just plain beautiful.  I hope you have a lovely weekend and enjoy every moment of it!

Xoxo,

Angelique